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Salsa and bachata ​Social dance training programs

private lessons

Both Danny & Nicole have opened their schedules for privates in 2017. You can choose whichever instructor you prefer. Private sessions are the ultimate resource to developing those little details to bring your dancing to the next level. We will guide you as you progress and you're welcome to mention specific things that you'd like to focus on as well.

For first time bachata dancers. Los Angeles' best option for strong and proper foundations. In this 12-week series gentlemen will learn to dance cleanly and lead clearly and ladies will learn to follow properly and with confidence.​

Direct progression from bachata 1 and also a great fit for bachata dancers with some experience. This 12-week series will progress step by step, including lots of review as we go. We keep the class small so that the instructors can rotate in and dance with you as well. Class WILL fill. Register early!​

Highest level bachata program and quickly earning the reputation as the "sexiest" Bachata class in town - we're not afraid to get close! Body roll practice? Yep! We break it down for you and practice together every class. In this 12-week series you'll progress through sexy, advanced, but practical moves that you can take to the dance floor. We are constantly reviewing previous moves as well so that your dancing is truly transformed by the end of the series. Bachata experience required. The instructors will rotate in and dance with you as well. Class WILL fill to capacity! Register early. ​​​​​​​​

In this 12-week series you will start at the VERY beginning and will learn all of the foundations of salsa in a structured, proper way. The environment is safe and welcoming. Perfect for first time salsa dancers (we don't care how many left feet you have - EVERYONE becomes a dancer through this program). ALSO perfect for experienced salsa dancers who never learned the proper foundations or details. We keep the class small so that the instructors can rotate in and dance with you as well. Class WILL fill. Register early!

Direct progression from salsa 1 and also a great fit for salsa dancers with some experience. This 12-week series will progress step by step, including lots of review as we go. We keep the class small so that the instructors can rotate in and dance with you as well. Class WILL fill. Register early!​

Direct progression from salsa 2 and also a great fit for new Mover & Shakers students with some experience . This 12-week series will also progress step by step, including lots of review as we go. We keep the class small so that Danny & Nicole can rotate in and dance with you as well. Class WILL fill. Register early!​

Highest level class for experienced salsa dancers. You should already be comfortable with double spins. In this 12-week series you'll develop new lead and follow patterns and techniques with total focus on details. We keep the class small so that Danny & Nicole can rotate in and dance with every student as well! Class WILL fill. Register early!

Location

All classes are in West Los Angeles at LA's most beautiful studio, Soho Dance LA

1618 Cotner Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90025

NEW TO LOS ANGELES?

Westwood, the location of the Movers and Shakers Dance salsa dance programs and bachata dance programs, is in the heart of West Los Angeles. It's near UCLA and many areas you may have heard of: Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Mar Vista, Sawtelle (little Tokyo / Osaka), Culver City, Marina Del Rey and Century City.

To the east is West Hollywood, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles and to the north is The San Fernando Valley, with Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood and more.

Although these are the nearby areas, students drive from ALL over for Movers and Shakers salsa dance classes and bachata dance classes. Every week students come from Orange County, East Los Angeles, Burbank, and they've even come from as far as Bakersfield!

Come join the hundreds of other Movers and Shakers. We are a big and welcoming family where you will find many friends and many dance partners to go out with and explore the Los Angeles salsa and bachata dance scene.